I started informally coaching friends & work colleagues over 30 years ago before getting certified: USATF Level 2, RRCA Level II, Lydiard Level III,
VDOT O2 & UESCA. Now, I leverage that acquired knowledge & my own personal experience to help runners achieve their goals: PRs, BQs, first-timers, etc.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

My biggest improvements as a runner came from working with a coach: The scientific methodology, the motivation, the accountability the camraderie made the difference. I am now looking forward to share what I learned from my own running, coaching relationships and running form business with others.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

0-1 year

I'm a Syrian living in Iraq with over 7 years experience in working with non-profit organizations – after four years of working in this sector in Lebanon. I come to Free to Run org with experience in project management and coordination, field-based projects and referrals and medical assistance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hi, I’m Renata!

Born and raised in Mexico City, I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and besides being a running coach, I'm a certified yoga teacher.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I'm Becca! I'm kind of a running nerd and I love helping others find their place in the running world. I'm a former collegiate cross country runner and have been working as a doctor of physical therapy since 2016. I can work with you on gaining fitness, improving performance, or just being healthy.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

Ultrarunning coach specializing in working with those who are new to trails, attempting their first ultra, or just looking for their first structured training plan. I'm a data-driven coach who provides detailed plans, but also a cheerleader. My goal is to help you find joy in the sport!

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hello, I’m Serena Hayek a passionate and disciplined runner. Also a physical therapist.
I run for the Lebanese national team.
Mainly in the 800m,1500m,3000m,5000m and 10k.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Intermediate

1-3 years

I am Katherine Burton, a passionate ultra runner who has recently entered the coaching industry. My journey into ultrarunning began when I completed my first trail marathon in 2018, and since then, I have been on a mission to help others discover the joy and fulfillment of long dist. running!

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I'm Julian Crooknorth, founder of P4M Coaching and a UESCA Running, HYROX Performance, Strength & Conditioning and Nutrition Coach. I help busy athletes prepare intelligently for marathons, half marathons and hybrid events—without letting training take over their lives.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Founder and Head Coach of EndurancePeaks Coaching. Endurance coach and active athlete with over 10 years of competitive sports experience. Athlete safety is paramount and a healthy, open communication between athlete and coach builds. a stronger connection, greater trust, and more effective training

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

SONO UN FISIOTERAPISTA OMPT CON PASSIONE PER EBM. PRATICO TRAIL RUNNINIG, CON ALLE SPALLE DIVERSE CORSE DA 100KM

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

0-1 year

I am hiker turned runner, growing my passion from running marathon to ultra marathons, I found my interest in guiding and sharing knowledge with peers and gain trust from people around me on this topic. I have been invited to give numerous classes and running clinics to corporate clients and races.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

My personal passion is Trail, Ultra running, and Marathons, but I am equally strong in shorter distances and road running.
I enjoy showing beginners how to evolve in running and conquer new distances, as well as veteran runners chasing new PR’s

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

I'm a father of two amazing daughters and I kind of love moving really long distances over the ground on foot. I also like helping people move really long distances over the ground on foot.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I'm a virtual personal trainer and running coach who loves to help people see that they can do more than they thought possible while keeping a heathy balance of exercising & life outside of exercise.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

I'm an avid endurance athlete providing coaching for both road and trail running. Working with athletes across all levels, I offer customized programs with 1-on-1 support to help you achieve your individual goals!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

Welcome! I'm Dan Gador, a martial arts and running coach based in Israel. My life's work revolves around a simple concept: teaching people how to move better. Whether on the mat or the track, I help athletes of all levels unlock their true physical potential.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

As someone who took up running in her 40s to keep fit for hiking whilst away from the mountains, I am a latecomer to all things coaching and racing. I'm passionate about helping novice runners or those new to structured run training to achieve their goals, big or small.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

Having been running for almost 20 years, and running marathons for over 10 years, I have an adept personal understanding of the athlete journey, from beginner to 2:29 marathoner. My coaching reflects this, with a focus on supporting each athlete in where they are now, to get where they want to be.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I love to help runners find longevity in the sport. As a former collegiate competitor, now turned trail-enthusiast, I am a runner for life. I have been a physical therapist for 20+ years, and earned my coaching credentials to bring a fully informed and holistic approach to run training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I’m Claire, a running coach, ultra runner and mum with over 20 years of running experience and 7+ years coaching. I specialise in helping marathoners and ultra marathoners run faster, stronger, and longer without burning out in the process. My 3 coaching pillars: Training, Fuelling & Mental Strategy

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate

5-10 years

Hi, I'm a running coach, yoga teacher and biomedical scientist in the UK. I am a mum of three sons and two dogs, the dogs often join me running on the trails of South London/Surrey borders in the UK.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I’ve coached since 2016 after competing internationally in track sprints. While my background is in speed, I’ve always loved long distances. Now in Japan, I race ekidens and ultras from 50K to 100 miles while coaching athletes of all ages and advising runners coming to Japan to race ultras.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Coach Mauro's wellness coach background allows him to offer an offline and online endurance running training with an holistic approach, integrating educational components such as lifestyle, sports nutrition, and strength & mobility.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Chantelle's run coaching takes a holistic approach that goes beyond tracking mileage. Chantelle is versed in beginner to intermediate coaching and her philosophy prioritizes mental toughness, work/life balance and injury prevention. Specializing in new to ultramarathoning and postnatal clients.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

Als Physiotherapeut und Coach für Ultrarunning und Endurance Sports Nutrition unterstütze ich Dich dabei, SMART und transparent Deine Ziele zu erreichen.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

1-3 years

I'm a passionate runner and triathlete based in Switzerland. I race all the distances from 5k up to ultras, with a preference for the longer distances. I am also a triathlete, having done everything from a super sprint to the Ironman. In my coaching, I focus on open communication and science-based.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Coach VJ is a passionate beginner runner who is dedicated to improving his own running journey while helping others do the same.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

Began coaching after returning from Spartathlon in 2015. Ran in 2017 and went back with AQ in 2021 to finish Top 20.
Have specialised in coaching athletes for their big A goal races from Badwater to Spine - Dragons Back to MDS to JOGLE - 24 Hour - World Champions to first time ultramarathoners.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

My highest level of education related to running is Doctor of Physical Therapy, since 2015. Recently received my Gait Analysis certification from RunDNA. In 2005 I received my BS Exercise Science Degree. I have been a RRCA certified Running Coach since 2005. NSCA Strength and Conditioning certified.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

I enjoy working alongside motivated people. We achieve goals while balancing successful working, home and sporting lives.
It really is all about taking people from where they are to where they want to be, with confidence and support. Let's reach for it together.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I’m an endurance athlete and running coach with more than a decade of running experience and over three years of coaching experience. My endurance journey includes completing an Ironman, two 100K ultramarathons, a 100-mile ultramarathon, and multiple marathons.

I’m passionate about helping runners

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner

1-3 years

Whilst I coach runners at various distances, I specialise in helping novice runners complete their first ultra marathon.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

Founder, Power2Tri Endurance Coaching. USAT Level II + UESCA Ultra Running certified. We coach triathlon, ultra, marathon, and gravel athletes nationwide from Windsor, CO. Adaptive training built around your life - not a template. Let’s get to work.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Janelle is a passionate advocate for mental health. Having experienced firsthand the profound effects of running and exercise in managing anxiety and depression, she understands the vital role they play in promoting overall well-being. Embracing a philosophy of living life to the fullest.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I am an Ultra Trail run addict, with huge passion for endurance sports and deep love for nature.
Running is my best friend, my happy place, my mirror and my biggest challenge.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I am a passionate and experienced running coach dedicated to helping athletes of all levels achieve their running goals. With a background in exercise science, biomechanics, and performance optimization, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I am an ultrarunner with a background in sports medicine and exercise science. Whether it be volunteering at an aid station, crewing, pacing, or running, I can always be found somewhere along the trail.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

I'm a UESCA-certified running coach with a passion for helping busy professionals become strong, lean, and race-ready. With a background in both road and trail running, I've completed everything from sub-20-minute 5Ks to ultramarathons.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I have always been fascinated by the world of endurance sports; ever since I was a child, I started out with mountain biking, then moved on to cross-country skiing and running. I was able to turn my passion into a career by studying sports science.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

ACE Certified Personal Trainer, UESCA Running Coach, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Girls Gone Strong (GGS) Certified Professional with 7+ years of client-facing experience. Specializes in strength training, running performance, and behavior-focused nutrition coaching.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I'm Heather Hart, Exercise Physiologist, CSCS, and co-founder of Hart Strength and Endurance Coaching. I help clients reach their endurance goals while making sure they never lose their love for their sport. I specialize in coaching ultrarunning, adventure racing, and strength training.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Certified UESCA Running Coach and IINH Nutrition & Health Coach helping runners build endurance, get stronger, and fuel smarter. I combine evidence-based training, strength, and sports nutrition to help athletes achieve sustainable, long-term performance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

Hi, I’m Katie! I have been running off and on since 2010. I became a coach to help people like me who don’t feel like they’re “serious” or fast enough to get a coach but who have wanted help getting started or working toward a goal.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

CTO, that grow to love ultrarunning scene. Running mostly using minimalist sandal or shoes. Love to see training impact based on data.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I am a new ultrarunning coach, but I have completed over sixty ultra-marathons, from 50K to multi-day events. I also have crew chief and paced seven individuals to their first or personal best in the 100-mile distance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Hi my name is Paweł Cymbalista. I started running after I moved to Scotland in 2013. I joined a local Lochaber Athletic Club in Fort William, as I didn’t know how to go about my training I slowly started getting some structure. Now after many years I became a coach and a competitive runner.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I’m a dedicated, straightforward running coach specializing in road running. I value honesty, health, and consistency over quick results. My approach is firm yet kind, pushing athletes when needed while keeping training safe and sustainable.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years